signed number

noun

1. Mathematics.,  a number preceded by a plus sign (+) to indicate a positive quantity or by a minus sign (−) to indicate a negative quantity.

Word History and Origins

Origin of signed number¹

First recorded in 1965–70

Example Sentences

The UK government has signed number of deals with US technology companies, including an agreement to use OpenAI services in the public sector and a £400m contract to use Google Cloud services in the Ministry of Defence.

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“He did sign an agreement, talking about denuclearization. And that was signed. Number one sentence: denuclearization. That was done in Singapore. And I think he’s a man of his word. So we’re going to find out, but I think he’s a man of his word.”

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The Lakers also signed number seven overall draft pick Julius Randle.

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If you're a Rooney fan then it's your kind of bike - it has a signed number 10 football shirt on the petrol tank and a painting of the star celebrating his goal at the 2011 Premier League final on the back.

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